Cello, Associate Chair of Suzuki Instruction
Education
Henry received his MM in Cello Performance/Suzuki Pedagogy at the Cleveland Institute of Music. Preceding his CIM studies, he graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music with a BM in Cello Performance. Henry began his cello studies at the age of five with Bonnie Cohan. He went on to study with Alan Rafferty, Richard Weiss, Avi Friedlander, and Stephen Geber. Additionally, Henry has performed in masterclasses for Hans Jorgen Jensen, Richard Aaron, Alisa Weilerstein, Johannes Moser, Merry Peckham, and Melissa Kraut.
Performance and Teaching Experience
In May 2024, Henry received the Suzuki Association of the Americas’ Certificate of Achievement, an award given to teachers that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to excellence in their teaching. Henry has completed two rounds of long-term SAA Training and continues to look for opportunities to further enrich his teaching. His teacher-training has been registered with Abbey Hansen, Avi Friedlander, Tanya Carey, Nancy Hair, Pam Devenport, Timothy Durbin, and Carey Beth Hockett.
At Levine
Henry joined Levine in August 2019 and serves as Lead Faculty for Suzuki and traditional cello. Since 2024, Henry has served as Levine’s Associate Chair of Suzuki Instruction.
Teaching Philosophy
“Musical ability is not an inborn talent but an ability which can be developed. Any child who is properly trained can develop musical ability just as all children develop the ability to speak their mother tongue. The potential of every child is unlimited.” —Shinichi Suzuki
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Fun Fact
Outside of music, Henry’s hobbies include running, chess, meditation, and fantasy football.